Detections
Analytics
Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.10 Multiple Vulnerabilities
high Nessus Plugin ID 76622
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Synopsis
The remote web server may be affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
According to its banner, the version of Apache 2.4.x running on the remote host is prior to 2.4.10. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities :- A flaw exists in the 'mod_proxy' module that may allow an attacker to send a specially crafted request to a server configured as a reverse proxy that may cause the child process to crash. This could potentially lead to a denial of service attack. (CVE-2014-0117)
- A flaw exists in the 'mod_deflate' module when request body decompression is configured. This could allow a remote attacker to cause the server to consume significant resources. (CVE-2014-0118)
- A flaw exists in the 'mod_status' module when a publicly accessible server status page is in place.
This could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted request designed to cause a heap buffer overflow. (CVE-2014-0226)
- A flaw exists in the 'mod_cgid' module in which CGI scripts that did not consume standard input may be manipulated in order to cause child processes to hang. A remote attacker may be able to abuse this in order to cause a denial of service.
(CVE-2014-0231)
- A flaw exists in WinNT MPM versions 2.4.1 to 2.4.9 when using the default AcceptFilter. An attacker may be able to specially craft requests that create a memory leak in the application and may eventually lead to a denial of service attack. (CVE-2014-3523)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Apache version 2.4.10 or later. Alternatively, ensure that the affected modules are not in use.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 76622
File Name: apache_2_4_10.nasl
Version: 1.21
Type: combined
Agent: windows, macosx, unix
Family: Web Servers
Published: 7/21/2014
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.8
Temporal Score: 5.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2014-0226
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.3
Temporal Score: 6.6
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:apache:http_server
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Apache
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/21/2014
Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/15/2014
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2014-0117, CVE-2014-0118, CVE-2014-0226, CVE-2014-0231, CVE-2014-3523